The African continent is known for its rich oral traditions. Proverbs are the most widely and commonly used in this tradition of oral arts. The use of proverbs permeates the entire African society – ...

"Knowledge is like a garden: if it isn't cultivated, it cannot be harvested" emphasizes the importance of nurturing knowledge for personal growth. As an affirmation, it encourages continuous learning ...

Dianne Stewart, Compiler (2005) "Wisdom from Africa: A Collection of Proverbs". Cape Town, Struik, 159 pages, hardcover, illustrated by Caine Swanson. P 84.00, ISBN 1-77007-026-5. Available at ...

"The proverb is the horse of words. When the truth is missing we use a proverb to find it" - so goes a Yoruba proverb sent to BBC Africa this year by Kola Odofin, from Zaria, Nigeria. This is a small ...

In the rich tapestry of African proverbs, one stands out for its profound simplicity and deep wisdom: "Patience can cook a stone." This saying, rooted in centuries of oral tradition, encapsulates a ...

As the new Global Goals start to sink in, it is exciting to appreciate how they are linked to some wisdom that has been passed on for many generations through African proverbs. Here is a sneak peak in ...

I regret that the wonderful African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" has been politicized by its appropriation as the title of a book that Hillary Clinton wrote a decade ago. In some ...